To My Dear Friend Theresa, There are no words that can take away the pain. Having such a special relationship with your mother, her loss must seem almost too much to bear. I pray that the wonderful times you shared together (like the trip to Israel) along with your strong faith will give you the strength to get through this difficult time. You gave your mother a lot of joy as she did you -- so you were blessed to have each other, and those memories will always be there. My heart aches for you and your family, for the loss of a wonderful mother and grandmother. Please know that I'm here for you in any way you need. My family and I send our condolences to all of you. Love, Joan O